RMT Urges Reforms to Address Decline of UK Seafarers Amid Rising Job Demand
The Maritime union RMT criticizes the decrease in UK resident seafarers despite an increase in seafarer jobs. Only seven percent of UK Ratings hold these jobs, with most demand met by non-EEA seafarers. RMT calls for better regulation of working conditions and Tonnage Tax reforms to support UK Ratings in the maritime industry.